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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through On Beauty and Being Fair.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Scarry think beauty brings?
(a) All of these.
(b) Confidence.
(c) Calmness.
(d) Justice.

2. What did Euripides describe in detail?
(a) Churches.
(b) Assembly halls.
(c) Ships.
(d) Huts.

3. What form did Scarry study most in Matisse's work?
(a) Glices.
(b) Prints.
(c) Catalogues.
(d) Originals.

4. What does beauty urge people to do in a good way?
(a) Manipulate.
(b) Protect.
(c) Create.
(d) Thrive.

5. Who disavows the virtues of beauty?
(a) Those who are afraid.
(b) Those who hoard beauty.
(c) Those who have no beauty.
(d) Those who are selfish.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the fourth of the four examples used to disprove those who want to banish beauty?

2. What does Scarry think brings about the most social good?

3. What did those who wanted to banish beauty think was wrong with it?

4. What did Andreas write about?

5. Where does Scarry say the desire for social good manifests itself?

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